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Highlights • Acute portal and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMV) are a rare but potentially lethal conditions.• Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis is accompanied by non-specific symptoms, making the diagnosis rather… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Acute portal and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMV) are a rare but potentially lethal conditions.• Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis is accompanied by non-specific symptoms, making the diagnosis rather challenging.• The initial management of SMV thrombosis usually involves the initiation of anticoagulants.• Operative management is reserved for underlying bowel compromise where peritoneal signs are exhibited.
Keywords:
superior mesenteric;
catheter directed;
intraoperative catheter;
vein thrombosis;
thrombosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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